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Maragua
City in Murang'a, Kenya
Overview
Maragua is a small but lively town in Murang'a County, central Kenya, known for its thriving local markets and close-knit communities. Located along the Nairobi-Nyeri highway, it is a gateway to the scenic tea and coffee highlands.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kenya
County
Murang'a
Population
8,597
Time Zone
Africa/Nairobi
Coordinates
-0.80°, 37.13°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$380
Local Cost
$192
Local Income
$150
Cashless
50
English
60
Temperature
18.8°C
Summer Avg
19.1°C
Winter Avg
17.6°C
Record High
33.9°C
Record Low
6.9°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
788 mm
Internet Speed
33 Mbps
Upload
11 Mbps
Latency
199 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 13 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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